Looking forward to the next time that I play in an arena as large as this. Anyone have a stadium they need me to perform in!?
The Melker Project And INTERMIX
I was pleasantly surprised to learn about this via twitter. It seems that the amazing store INTERMIX chose to share my soundcloud page as their recommended soundtrack for Memorial Day weekend. Check it out here!
http://blog.intermixonline.com/2012/05/awesome-memorial-day-playlist/
One Record Two Record Red Record Blue Record
Everything But The Girl (Scott Melker What Yo Name Iz Remix)
Some mornings you wake up and find that remixes you did many months ago have appeared on The Hype Machine. This was one of those mornings. I found 3 remixes, in fact.
http://hypem.com/track/1m98k/Everything+But+The+Girl+-+Missing+(Scott+Melker+What+Yo+Name+Iz+Remix)
http://hypem.com/track/1m98g/Phil+Collins+-+In+The+Air+Tonight+(Scott+Melker+Remix)
http://hypem.com/track/1m98h/Bob+Dylan+-+Like+A+Rolling+Stone+(Scott+Melker+Break+Version)
The Defense of Mashups As “Fair” Use
DJs/Remixers and Producers exist in a grey area of the law. This article takes an interesting stance on mashups and remixes – saying that they could potentially be “legal” according to the laws of “fair” use. Discuss.
http://www.yalelawtech.org/ip-in-the-digital-age/mashup-a-fair-use-defense/
If You Like Me, Then Like Me
The Melker Project, 1998
This is what I looked like in 1998. This is also what my kitchen looked like. Apparently I stole that Pharcyde t-shirt.
A Great Article On The Legal Issues Behind Sampled Music
A very interesting article on the legality of utilizing uncleared samples in music… even if you give it away for free, you can find yourself in deep legal trouble This is exactly why I am partnering with legitmix.com for my upcoming release.
“SAY HELLO VS. BECAUSE” ON PIGEONSANDPLANES.COM
LINK TO FULL ARTICLE ON PIGEONS AND PLANES
When two Jay-Z mash-ups come in from two different sources on the same day, I take that as a sign that we need to post some Jay-Z mash-ups. At first I thought about separating these two to give each producer their own well deserved time in the spotlight, but then I figured that combining them would make twice as much sense, hopefully get each twice as many views, and ultimately cut the amount of work that I had to do in half. So naturally I went with what was easiest for me and put them together. Just kidding. I actually did this because it’s easier for you guys. Less pages to load, less things to click through, and we hate clicks too (don’t kill me Confusion), so it all works out in the end.
Now when you see Jigga’s name next to The Beatles, everybody immediately thinks “The Grey Album, Danger Mouse, been there and done that”. Yeah well, this shit is different. This mash-up by The Melker Project takes a rare Beatles’ accapella of “Because” and swirls it up with Jay’s “Say Hello” off theAmerican Ganster album to create a new version that you’ve definitely never heard before. Give both of these fine remixes a listen and enjoy the weekend!
Say Hello Vs. Because (Jay-Z Vs. The Beatles) – The Melker Project
When you find a rare Beatles acappella you are morally obligated to use it. “Because” is an incredible song – 3 voices, recorded 3 times to create a 9 part harmony. “Say Hello” is also amazing. Perhaps my favorite track from “American Gangster.” Throw in a little T-Pain and you have a recipe for amazing.
LISTEN HERE ON HYPEM.COM:
http://hypem.com/track/1m286/The+Melker+Project+-+Say+Hello+Vs.+Because+(Jay-Z+Vs.+The+Beatles)